Dear Resident

Here is a round-up of what has been happening in Willenhall South, New Invention, and Short Heath over the last week.

We have continued with our patrols in Willenhall Town Centre and Memorial Park. We are still receiving reports of ASB and are working with Walsall Council and youth workers from (EYES) Engage Youth Empowerment Services to engage with the young people and get them involved in positive activities. 

2 x warning letters were issued to the youths involved in ASB at the library with Walsall Community Protection Team.

3 x warning letters were issued to youths causing issues at the Brackendale Shopping Centre on the way to and back from school.

1 x male and 1 female were arrested for shoplifting offences.

A vehicle that was stolen in a car key burglary on the 20th November in Short Heath was recovered on the 25th.

Officers have attended local schools last week ref Op Sceptre, to talk to young people about knife crime.

We also attended St Giles and Lodge Farm Primary School with our guest speaker ‘Michael Wynter’ from Precious Lives to conduct workshops with year 6 pupils about Choices, Consequences, Knife Crime and Joint Enterprise. 

We attended Pool Hayes Comp to conduct a Police surgery where we spoke to 3 pupils about their behaviour in school and the community. The youths have had 1 to 1 session where we have discussed the issues and how to move forwards.

We also attended the Chart Centre for the Light Festival to celebrate Diwali and start of the run up to Christmas. 

There has been an increase in vehicle crime all over the Willenhall area, please see the link below for crime prevention information. Your local officers conduct Police Surgeries in local hubs, come along if you need any more information or crime prevention advice. 

Police Surgery at the library in Walsall Road on 29/11 between 10 and 11am and at the Hive, New Invention on 09/12 between 10 and 11am.

You can find information related to a number of other crime types to help keep you, your loved ones and your property safe, visit: https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/